OSHA Inspection: FRANK FOUNDRIES CORPORATION

Issued

May 25, 1988

Abate by

Jul 18, 1988

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $560

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
Employees were exposed to the hazard of death due to lack of oxygen
and/or overexposure to carbon monoxide or sulfur dioxide, in that
they were required to enter a confined space, the dust collector for
the cupola, without following a proper confined space entry
procedure. Entry into the confined space was made on April 7, 1988
while the coke bed was simmering and without monitoring the air in
the space for oxygen, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide prior to
entry and during work in the space; without proper respirators; and
without a proper rescue procedure.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to develop and implement a comprehensive written
confined space entry program such as that stipulated by ANSI Z117.1-1977
Sections 3, 4 and 5, Safety Requirements for Working inTanks and Other
Confined Spaces, that will establish management controls over the work
being performed and shall contain, but not necessarily be limited to,
the following elements:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which
requires authorization and approval in writing that specifies the
location and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing
and potential hazards have been evaluated by a qualified person and
necessary protective measures have been taken to ensure the safety of
each worker.
3) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in (2) above.
4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a
regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and absence
of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors, when
determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained personnel
are available and are stationed outside the confined space with
proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the
space as determined necessary as described in (2) above. If entry is
required for a rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped with
approved air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate
personal protective equipment.
6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces. This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and the hazards associated with work in confined spaces.

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

Aug 19, 1988

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $560

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

Aug 19, 1988

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

Aug 19, 1988

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

Jun 27, 1988

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

Aug 19, 1988

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

May 23, 1988

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $480

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

May 23, 1988

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $480

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

May 16, 1988

Penalty

Initial $320 · Current $320

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

May 16, 1988

Issued

May 6, 1988

Abate by

May 9, 1988